Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making Process

Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making Process Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making Process Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making ProcessDuring his term as an ASME Congressional Fellow, Bharat Bhushan, PhD, PE, served on the Republican staff of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology (SST) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Applications are being accepted through the end of January for the ASME Federal Government Fellowship Program, which offers selected ASME members the opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C., providing technical advice to policymakers in Congress and other federal agencies. Bharat Bhushan, PhD, PE, who completed his yearlong Fellowship last August, describes his term on Capitol Hill as extremely rewarding and encourages other ASME members to contribute their much-needed knowledg e and experience through the Federal Fellows program. Dr. Bhushan, who served on the Republican staff of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology (SST) in the U.S. House of Representatives, was one of two ASME members who served as 2013-2014 ASME Federal Government Fellows. The other ASME Congressional Fellow for that term, Mahantesh Hiremath, PhD, served on the staff of the SSTs Energy and Environment Subcommittee in analyzing energy and environmental issues. (Dr. Hiremath discussed his Fellowship in a recent ASME News article, which can be read here.) Bharat Bhushan (left), with the Honorable John Boehner (R-OH), the current Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Bhushan, an Ohio Eminent Scholar and Howard D. Winbigler Professor and director of the Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- and Nanotechnology and Biomimetics at the Ohio State University, spent his year on Capitol Hill preparing science legislation and arranging hearings for the SSTs Subcommitt ee on Research and Technology. The subcommittee is responsible for the reauthorization and management of programs related to the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, as well as the 21st Century Nanotoechnology RD Act, STEM and Technology Transfer. Bhushans duties as a Congressional Fellow included selecting witnesses and preparing questions for subcommittee hearings, preparing op-ed pieces, drafting memos, preparing research overviews regarding various technologies, and attending regional meetings of the National Academies and numerous hearings and briefings in the nations capital and in other locations. During his year as an ASME Congressional Fellow, Bhushan was struck by the genuine need for technical engineering and scientific guidance on Capitol Hill, where fewer than five percent of the members of Congress charged with making decisions on bills involving technical components are a ctually engineers or scientists. According to the report Bhushan submitted at the end of his Fellowship, only 12 House and Senate members in the 113th Congress had engineering degrees, while a mere five to 10 percent of the Congressional staff who prepare the legislation typically possess physical science or engineering degrees. This is a scenario Bhushan would like to help change. Dr. Bhushan is greeted by the Honorable Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. I would like to see the engineers and scientists we train also have some hintergrund in science public policy, so that when they graduate, they will choose to work in Washington as a regular staff member, Bhushan said. The vast majority of Congressional staff who write legislation - and there are 14,000 of them on the Hill - have a degree in public policy or political science, but only a few have a background in engineering and science. So, what Im hoping is that people re ally do become professional staff members and more of them run for elected offices. Bhushan and Ohio State are doing their part to prepare their engineering students for the public policy arena. Last month, the university approved a new minor program in engineering and public policy. Bhushan is currently teaching a joint course in science policy at the universitys John Glenn School of Public Affairs, where he is in the process of being named an affiliated faculty member. Meanwhile, Bhushan is actively seeking another fellowship opportunity - this time with the executive branch government - with the full untersttzung of the universitys College of Engineering. My university is very interested that I remain engaged, he explained. They see it as very beneficial to them to have this Washington connection. They also want to bring this recognition of public policy to engineers. My job is to be champion for science policy, Bhushan continued. Id like to see more engineers get interes ted in it and participate in policy making rather than leaving it to people who have no background and appreciation for engineering, science and technology. ASME is accepting applications through Jan. 31, 2015 for two 2015-2016 Federal Fellowship opportunities the ASME Congressional Fellowship and the ASME Foundation Swanson Fellowship on Advanced Manufacturing. To learn more about ASME Federal Government Fellowship Program, or to apply for one of the 2015-2016 Fellowships, visit https//www.asme.org/about-asme/get-involved/advocacy-government-relations/federal-fellows-program. For the latest news, regulations and announcements on the priorities outlined in ASMEs Public Policy Agenda and how you can become engaged in ASME Government Relations, please visit the ASME Public Policy Education Center at http//ppec.asme.org/.

Answers to 5 Common Cover Letter Questions

Answers to 5 Common Cover Letter Questions Answers to 5 Common Cover Letter Questions 2Have questions about creating an awesome deckblatt letter that increases your gunst der stundes of landing an interview? Weve got answers Cover letters are often just as important as resumes, and in some cases, more important.Candidates should take advantage of their opportunity to build upon the accomplishments noted on their resume and provide much-needed background.So, here are answers to five common titelseite letter questions that job applicants often need to know.5 Common Cover Letter Questions1. Is a titelblatt letter necessary?Perhaps the most common of cover letter questions, the answer here is, for the most part, yes. Occasionally, a posting will state not to include one, and candidates should honor the prospective employers request. Also, if a job opportunity comes through a headhunter or recruiter who has seen your qualifications, the contacting party may jump directly to setting up an interview without needing a cover letter.Beyond these situations, submitting a cover letter is generally either expected or in your best interest. Think of it as an additional chance to sell yourself and provide context to the key points that are on your resume.2. How long should a cover letter be?Attention spans are getting shorter every day, so cover letters should be shorter than they were in the past. The exact length thats right for you depends on your situation, but 200 words or less works well for most candidates nowadays, says Certified Professional Resume Writer Kelly Donovan, principal at Kelly Donovan Associates.Spilling way beyond that amount? Watch that you arent using the space to compensate for an underdeveloped resume.Dont use the cover letter as a place for important details youre too lazy to add to the resume, Donovan notes. Some people think they can use the same resume to apply for lots of different jobs without making any changes and just include a cover letter targeted to each. The problem is that if HR screeners or hiring managers read the resume first and dont see you as sufficiently relevant and qualified, theyre probably not going to bother reading the letter3. What should be in a cover letter?Vicky Oliver, author of 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions, emphasizes the importance of including keywords.For example, if the ad states that the company is looking for a brand storyteller, then you should include those exact words in your letter- not synonyms. Many companies today are using a type of artificial intelligence software that scans job applications for the key words, so dont be coy.Donovan adds that employers like to see genuine interest in their specific company.A lot of candidates submit applications for jobs they dont feel strongly about just to see what happens. Use your cover letter to prove that you actually care about the job and company. Incorporate information that shows youve done your homework. For example, maybe you use a product the company makes you can talk about that to demonstrate your passion. Or maybe the company is planning to expand into the healthcare vertical, and you have a lot of experience in that vertical and would enjoy driving the expansion.4. What should a job candidate not include in a cover letter?While you can incorporate significant highlights, avoid simply rehashing your resume. And while the cover letter can be a good place to briefly explain things such as changing careers or transitioning back into the workforce, refrain from presenting your life story or coming off as desperate.5. How do I make my cover letter stand out?Consider a well-written, error-free letter addressed to a specific person as the minimum requirement. Then, look for opportunities to take your cover letter to the next level.The best way to make your cover letter stand out is to say you have been recommended by a particular person who works there- if true. A strong track record in the field or a good story, with you as the hero or heroine of your journey in the field, is also a good bet, Oliver says.Close by thanking the person for their consideration and including your contact information (for the employers convenience and in case your letter and resume get separated). Take one last look at your letter. If you come away thinking Thats someone Id like to meet, chances are others will tooDo you have more cover letter questions, or are you looking for advice on your job search? proudly offers personalized online career coaching sessions with our team of career advising experts. Sign up today and start perfecting your job searchRESERVE YOUR PERSONALIZED CAREER COACHING SESSION NOW

When Its OK to Break the Rules at Work - The Muse

When Its OK to Break the Rules at Work - The Muse When Its OK to Break the Rules at Work I recently read a newsletter by Raghav Haran, job search strategist and B2B content marketer, on how he picked up a new language in eight weeks and bypassed his college’s requirement that you need two years of language classes to graduate. In his story, he wrote something that really stuck with me: [Our] whole lives we’re told to ‘never take shortcuts’ and ‘be patient.’ If I took the advice most people told me, I would’ve wasted two full years of my life taking these extra courses, and tens of thousands of dollars in tuition money…Down the road, I started seeing similar things happen in other areas of life- some people hack their way to fast promotions in their career, while others ‘work their way up.’ Some people make career leaps and land jobs they were unqualified for on paper, while others wait to get the ‘right experience’…I learned that those who are afraid to ‘break the rules’ a little bit and test unconventional strategies end up wasting way more time (and sometimes waste more money) trying to find success. It’s true, right? We see people all the time breaking the rules at work and not suffering consequences, but rather being rewarded for their daring nature. And, some rules need to be broken to leave room for more exciting opportunities. Well, not all of us have the luxury of going rogue. Maybe our jobs require us to consistently follow a schedule or strategy, or our boss is overbearingly set in his ways. So, how can you take some risks in a role that limits your creativity and innovation? Here are some situations where it’s OK to set your own agenda (within reason, I’m not your boss after all): 1. When You’re Not Given Strict Guidelines When your boss doesn’t give you specific instructions on an assignment, or is only interested in the end result- a revenue target, a users goal, a set number of new clients- they probably care little about how you get there, just as long as you do. That being said, there are some rules you definitely have to follow. Maybe there’s a script for what you can and can’t say to prospects, or a pool of people only you’re allowed to reach out to. But if you keep these in mind, the rest can be up to you to innovate a bit. 2. When You’re Given the Go-Ahead to Run With a Project On the flip side, if your boss gives you explicit permission to run with a project as you wish, that’s not only your green light to get creative, but also an indication that they want to see you- if not, require you to- take ownership of your work. This means you should be breaking rules when you see more potential for growth, both for you and for the company. 3. When There’s Clearly a Better Opportunity Along with this, if you see your team losing out on a better opportunity because they’re stuck in their ways, this could be your chance to prove breaking the rules a bit is beneficial for everyone. Note: This scenario applies to smaller, less significant things- say, switching up your meeting routine or skipping a deadline to work on something more important. I’d take a guess that you don’t have the authority to make huge changes to your department or company’s strategy without asking for permission or getting all your information straight first (but more on that later). 4. When the Old Rules Are Obsolete Your company may shift its focus constantly- especially if it’s young, smaller, or part of an ever-changing industry. This means that guidelines that were important a month ago may not apply now. And when they become obsolete, this opens up doors for you to explore new strategies, perspectives, and projects. Of course, before you do anything out of the ordinary, understand why your company decided to change course and what the new rules are so you’re not overlapping with current processes or chasing after an irrelevant dream. 5. When You Ask for Permission Finally- and this applies to all of the situations above- when you ask for something, sometimes you get it (crazy, I know!). If you can make a case to your manager that certain rules need to be broken- it’ll help productivity, it’ll help you better reach your goals, it’ll make it easier to collaborate with other teams- you just might sway them to change their ways, and, even better, get them to help you out. And, by getting their permission first, you’re saving face if it doesn’t work out, and avoiding the fallout of going behind their back. Of course, even in these situations it’s possible taking the leap will result in a botched project or worse, upset your boss. It’s only normal that the more risk you take, the higher your chances of failure. (And if you do fail, read this to overcome a huge mistake.) But on the flip side, when things work out for the better- which, when you follow your gut, they usually do- you’ll not only be proud you took the leap, but might just convince your boss to give you more flexibility and freedom in your work.

How to manage a team thats getting nowhere

How to manage a team that’s getting nowhere How to manage a team that’s getting nowhere It’s hard to work in a department that isn’t doing well, but being in charge of one is a whole different story. Here’s how to manage a team that isn’t seeing the best results in the office.Make sure all employees know what’s expected of themArt Petty, a leadership and management author, software executive and adjunct professor at DePaul University, writes in The Balance about what he calls “the bottom-line” when managing a team that isn’t doing well.“Ideally, you should take the time to establish values, clarify roles and define expected behaviors at the beginning of the teaming process. However, if those steps were skipped and your team is not performing acceptably, it is incumbent upon you as the leader or manager to call a timeout and tackle these building blocks of high performance,” he writes.Show team members what’s in it for them â€" besides the cashAmy Gallo, an author, speaker and contributing editor at Harvard Business Review, writes on the site that y ou should “provide reasonable incentives” when you’re “managing people on a sinking ship.” She features commentary from Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School and author of “Strategies for Learning from Failure.”“Find ways to reward good work. After all, if the company is failing and employees are going to collect a paycheck anyway, why wouldn’t they spend their last three months on Facebook? ‘It’s the leader’s job to answer the question: What’s in it for me?’ says [Amy] Edmondson. Make clear what they will get if they do their best in this trying time,” Gallo writes in the publication. “Will they learn a skill that will help them find their next job? Will the acquiring company be keeping some staff? How will the experience help them grow professionally? ‘If you can’t find a way to truthfully explain why they should help you get the job done, you’re out of luck,’ says Edmondson.”Don’t jump to negative conclusions too soonGiv e them a fair shot to prove you wrong.Alison Green, author of the Ask a Manager blog, writes on QuickBase about what to do when you assume a new management job running “a struggling team.” After writing about how you shouldn’t restrict yourself to what you think this team can bring to the table (and how you should aim higher), she offers another tip.“Don’t judge too quickly. It’s easy to assume that people who haven’t been performing will continue under-performing â€" and that could very well turn out to be the case. But give people some time to understand your expectations, and some of them may surprise you,” Green writes. “It’s possible that they weren’t given clear expectations in the past, or that the previous manager just had a completely different vision than you did, but that some people could actually thrive with the change you’re bringing. So don’t write people off until you see how they respond to clear expectations from you.”

Insurance Sales Agent Career Path

Insurance Sales Agent Career Path Insurance Sales Agent Career Path Among the career paths in insurance, insurance agents (also called insurance sales agents) sell one or more lines of insurance products and policies. Additionally, some insurance agents may act as financial planners and may be licensed to sell a range of investment products similar to financial advisors. Agents who are employees of a given insurance company are sometimes referred to as captive agents. Independent agents who sell the products of multiple insurance companies are  often called insurance brokers. Find Job Openings Use the job search tool  on Indeed.com to find current job openings in the field. Education A Bachelors Degree is expected. Coursework in finance, accounting and/or economics is helpful, though not required. Strong quantitative and analytic skills are vital. An MBA can give you a leg up in the hiring process, depending on the firm. Certification Licensing is complicated. Each state has its licensing requirements, which vary by the types of insurance that the insurance sales agent will handle. The industry has been pressing for uniform national licensing standards, to simplify the certification process. Insurance agents who also handle securities products will require FINRA certification, passing either the Series 6 or Series 7 exam. Those who act as financial planners may need the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Duties and Responsibilities Insurance agents advise clients about using insurance products to protect against risk. The job has a large amount of inherent financial planning work, even if the agent does not explicitly engage in a financial planning sideline. Thus, while success is highly dependent on sales ability, strong analytic skills are also vital. Typical Schedule The time commitment is variable, depending on the specific insurance agent position and the individuals desire to excel. 40-60 hours per week is a typical range. As in other sales fields, those starting out tend to need a larger investment of time to launch their practices. Whats to Like Insurance agents often have a high degree of professional autonomy. Those paid largely by commission enjoy a close correlation between performance and reward, with significant earnings potential. The job offers a chance to make a clear, positive impact on your clients lives. Whats Not to Like Insurance agents must balance possible conflicts of interest, since compensation is based on sales, without respect to how appropriate the products sold are to the client’s situation. Insurance companies are held not in generally high esteem, so there can be hurdles of distrust to overcome, which can come to a head in disputes over paying out claims. Salary Range Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual compensation was $48,150 as of May 2012, with 90% earning between $26,120 and $116,940. Compensation schemes vary by employer, but a  commission-based pay is typical. According to a study by life insurance industry research firm Limra (as reported in the 3/19/10 Wall Street Journal  article A Hot Job for Hard Times: The Life-Insurance Agent); a life insurance agent typically must expect to spend at least 5 years before they have a good chance of earning over $100,000 per year. The same report gives this distribution of annual earnings for agents affiliated with a single company who are in their second year: Under $15,000: 28%$15,000 to $34,999: 42%$35,000 to $49,999: 13%$50,000 to $74,999: 9%$75,000 to $99,999: 4%$100,000 to $124,999: 2%$125,000 and up: 2% Health Insurance Sales Agent Compensation Health insurance companies are shifting compensation for independent agents from a commission model (in which 4-6% of premiums, and possibly as much as 30% in the first year, is the norm) to a flat fee per policyholder (where $15 per person is typical). This shift is being hastened by the 2010 federal health care bill, which mandates that health insurance companies reduce their ratios of administrative costs (including sales commissions) and profit to premium revenue. The mandated ratios are 20% or less for individual and small group plans, and 15% or less for large group plans. In response, industry observers are predicting that independent agents will start charging clients directly for advice in selecting among plans and insurers. Source: Health Overhaul Hits Sales Commissions, The Wall Street Journal, 5/18/2010.

Mapping the best places for Millennials to make a living

Mapping the best places for Millennials to make a living Mapping the best places for Millennials to make a living Earning an above-average wage early in a career is a critical predictor of long-term success. Raises and promotions compound over the course of several decades. This means that if young people start out earning relatively little compared to their peers, they tend to make less over their lifetimes. Our new map highlights the parts of the country where Millennials are earning the most (and least) on an adjusted basis.We pulled our numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, which tracked the median amount each age cohort made in 2016, the latest year in which comprehensive data was available. The Census Bureau defines “Millennials” as people born between 1982 and 2000. Another factor that influenced the data is the cost of living differences across the country. Knowing those differences, it’s clearly not surprising that people in Massachusetts earn more than those in Alabama. To account for that, we adjusted the figures to reflect the true cost of living in each region according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This creates a level playing field to compare income levels in different states. Our next step was to simply create a heat map of the country, showing which states have the highest (purple) and the lowest (light blue) median wages for Millennials.Here are the 10 states (plus Washington, DC) where Millennials earn the most money:1. Massachusetts: $80,3072. Minnesota: $77,0903. North Dakota: $76,8364. Washington, DC: $75,2205. Maryland: $74,7376. New Hampshire: $73,9417. Wyoming: $73,3458. Alaska: $72,3749. New Jersey: $72,15010. Virginia: $71,397Millennials are an interesting group to study for a couple of different reasons. They are the most diverse generation in American history, more of them went to college than previous generations, and they are now the largest contingent in the workforce. Many of them also graduated in the middle of the Great Recession, which economists believe might have a lifelong impact on their wages.Determining where Millennials are doing well (and where they are not) indicates broader trends in the American economy. For example, there’s a pocket of purple and dark blue states in the Upper Midwest where these younger adults tend to make above-average wages, as high as $77,090, on an adjusted scale, in Minnesota. The same can be said about the Northeast between Virginia and New Hampshire. These regions contrast with the South, where Texas is the highest state at $62.2K, coming in at number 32 in our list overall. The South clearly stands out as a lackluster region for Millennials in the labor market.Perhaps the biggest surprise on our map is the West Coast, which doesn’t look that different from the South. The one exception is Washington ($70.4K), which is $7,000 higher than California ($62.9K). This highlights the fact that big tech companies are creating great jobs for a select group of skilled workers, but if making the most money is your primary goal, you have a better chance of succeeding if you mo ve to Nebraska instead of California.Want to learn more about where the highest-paying jobs are located? Check out our map of companies that pay the most in every state.Data: Table 1.1This article first appeared on HowMuch.

4 Tips for Handling Workplace Negativity

4 Tips for Handling Workplace Negativity 4 Tips for Handling Workplace Negativity 1Workplace negativity: It can happen in any work environment. Whether you’re in a traditional office or telecommuting, or work a full- or part-time job, or even if you freelance, you’re going to face this obstacle at some point. It might be a person or a group of people who always seem to be negative, who are unsupportive of others, or who actively do negative things to coworkers. And then again, it might be the workplace culture as a whole. Either way, here are a few excellent tips from CEO Sara Sutton for decreasing negativity in the workplace: How to handle workplace negativity: Set the tone and brighten your personal space. with plants, pictures, flowers, or fun office items. If people are surrounded by positive things when they come to see you, they’re more likely to be positive. And you, yourself, are more likely to keep spirits up if you’re surrounded by things that are proven to make people happier and less stressed. You can’t control other people’s negativity, but you can control yours.   Come up with a “zen” approach that helps you “let go” of negativity vibes in the area, such as doing a few yoga stretches, deep breathing for a minute, listening to a favorite song, or drinking a cup of “calming” tea. Start the karma train. Even small kindnesses, such as leaving a bag of treats with a note “Please help yourself” or asking about a coworker’s day can help change the kindness karma in your office. If you’re nice to someone, they’ll hopefully be nicer to the next person they see, who will in turn be nicer to the next person THEY see, etc. Approach your boss, if you can.   Assuming your boss is not the main perpetrator and also considering how good your relationship is with your boss, consider bringing it up with him or her.  Try not to make it a problem that he/she needs to “fix,” but rather ask if they have suggestions for how you can help improve the positivity within your work group. Of course, there are some workplaces where negativity reigns supreme, and if you’ve got the sneaking suspicion that your employer is one of the bad apples, why not find a new workplace altogether? Check out our latest telecommuting, part-time, freelance, and flexible schedule jobs!

Customize this Outstanding Technical Consultant Resume Sample

Customize this Outstanding Technical Consultant Resume Sample Customize this Outstanding Technical Consultant Resume Sample Create Resume Peter Keith100 Broadway LaneNew Parkland, CA, 91010Cell: (555) 987-1234example-email@example.comProfessional SummaryVersatile Technical Consultant capable of a broad range of network and workstation services such as network troubleshooting, operating system upgrades and testing tool development. Strong track record of delivering excellent customer service, working with the resources the client has available and developing comprehensive documentation for all solutions. Dedicated to creating solutions that meet a clients needs both functionally and financially.Core QualificationsNetwork TroubleshootingSoftware DevelopmentTechnical Tool CreationBusiness Plan IntegrationTechnical Report DevelopmentClient TrainingExperienceTechnical Consultant, May 2010 May 2015Benson Associates New Cityland, CADeveloped a series of innovative network troubleshooting tools that are still used.Responsible for creating and presenting weekly progress reports to clients.Created a spreadsheet that tracked networking problems for each client that was submitted to management each week.Technical Consultant, June 1993 February 2004Harley Associates New Cityland, CADesigned the network maintenance schedules for several large clients.Assisted in developing onsite network support teams.Worked closely with client management to develop effective software upgrade schedules.Education1993 Bachelor of Science, Network EngineeringCrest University New Cityland, CACustomize Resume

Why cant I find a job It typically comes down to 10 main reasons

'Why can't I find a job' It typically comes down to 10 main reasons 'Why can't I find a job' It typically comes down to 10 main reasons You’ve been job hunting for weeks (or maybe even months) and have yet to even land an interview. Or maybe, you’ve managed to make it to the final stage in a hiring process… but still didn’t end up with the job.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Whatever the situation, job hunting is rarely fun for anyone. And depending on what challenges you’re personally facing while looking for the right next role, you’re also likely going to experience a range of  different emotions during your job search journey  â€" from overwhelmed, excited, frustrated, impatient and even invisible!But back to the issue. If you’re having trouble landing a job, chances are it’s because of one of these common reasons:1. Your resume and/or experience aren’t relevant enough for the jobIf you don’t have experience that relates directly the position you’re applying for, you’re likely ei ther being screened out before the hiring manager ever even takes a look or you’re being put straight in the “reject” pile since your background lacks the specific things the hiring manager is looking for. For example, you’ll need to have experience using certain platforms and tools to land a job that requires knowledge of those platforms and tools; or, you’ll need to have actually managed a team of people before if the role requires that you have management experience. “Communication skills” and “teamwork” are great to have but don’t really count, as they are way too broad.2. There are errors in your applicationIf your  resume  contains typos, you’ve left required fields blank, or you didn’t share contact information, you’re likely not advancing in the hiring process, no matter how great of a candidate you think you are. That’s because you’ve essentially created a first impression of carelessness and / or inability to follow common sense directions, wh ich is something most companies will pass over in a heartbeat.3. You didn’t follow the application instructionsAnother common pitfall in the job hunt is when candidates take shortcuts during the application process, whether by skipping sections or straight out not following directions throughout. This, like having  errors in your application, demonstrates carelessness and/or inability (or unwillingness!) to follow directions â€" none of which are positive things. Those who follow the instructions are the ones who will be considered for an open position.4. You appear to lack clarity in your career (either job-hopping or resume gaps)If you’ve spent a year or less in more than one of your previous positions or have one or more large but unexplainable  gaps in your resume, employers will be less likely to invest in you because they’ll wonder if you’ll be committed to the role. This is really unfortunate if this applies to your situation, but it’s the reality of the job hunt to day.5. You’re applying for the wrong jobsSimilar to having a resume that isn’t relevant to the job you’re applying to, if you’re in the habit of applying for jobs that you’re grossly under or overqualified for, that could be a likely reason you’re not finding a job. Sure, you might have some of the qualifications required â€" but do you have enough of them? It may be time to take (another) good, hard look at what your resume says you’re capable of.6. Your search is too narrowJust because you want to be a partner in a law firm or a high-level executive at an innovative company doesn’t mean you’re qualified; open your mind to building your career by starting in more junior or even entry-level positions to gain experience and grow your career to meet your goals. You may also need to consider applying outside of your ideal industry or location to build your resume across the skills you need to gain to be competitive.7. Your network isn’t wide enoughIt’s often a job seeker’s least favorite phrase but it’s often true: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” In fact, a LinkedIn study showed that about  85% of all jobs are filled via networking. Whether or not that number is accurate today, the point still stands: getting to know people in various industries through networking opportunities and attending events that put you in the position to meet others who can either connect you with job opportunities might just be the job search tactic that you’ve been missing.8. You didn’t make a great first impressionIf you made it into an interview, but you showed up late or failed to  dress appropriately for the setting  (one level dressier than the job description requires, at minimum), you might not being making a strong enough first impression to stay memorable to the interview team.9. You didn’t practice ahead of timeCandidates who arrive for an interview unprepared stand out  as…unprepared. There are lots of freely available r esources online to help you prepare for an interview, so there’s really no excuse; reading through and preparing answers for the most  common interview questions  for the roles you’re applying for and rehearsing prior to your interview will make a world of difference.10. You don’t know enough about the company or industryEven if you have little knowledge of the company and have never worked in the industry, you can impress an interview team by doing a solid amount of industry and  company research in advance. Take time to learn as much as you can about the organization â€" especially it’s mission, vision,  culture, and accomplishments â€" and the industry.While actively addressing these 10 reasons for not getting a job doesn’t automatically guarantee that you’ll land  the job of your dreams  tomorrow, you’ll be  way  better off than if these things were hindering your job search.Happy job-hunting!This article first appeared on Kununu.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

3D-Printed Cement Improves Crack Resistance

3D-Printed Cement Improves Crack Resistance 3D-Printed Cement Improves Crack Resistance 3D-Printed Cement Improves Crack Resistance Additive manufacturing of cement-based materials, such as concrete and mortar, is a top research objective in the construction industry, with several start-ups having already shown its feasibility. However, concerns exist about the durability and resilience of such printed structures, in part because the inherent weakness that exists along the interfaces created by the layer-by-layer AM methods, where brittle failure can occur. Current efforts to solve this problem are focused on strengthening the interfaces through technical improvements to the 3D-printing process. Researchers at Purdue University, however, have taken a different approach. Inspired by novel structures found in the exoskeletons of arthropods such as lobsters and beetles, the team has successfully 3D-printed hardened cement paste (HCP) that actually controls cracking underload, just like arthropod shells do. For You: Is This the Most Wear-Resistant Material in the World? A micro-CT scan reveals the characteristics of cement paste elements that could make them stronger. . Image: Mohamadreza Moini/Purdue University These naturally occurring structural patterns or architectures, generate unique damage-control mechanisms such as interfacial microcracking and crack twisting. That allows inherently brittle HCP materials to attain flaw tolerant properties and novel performance characteristics, said Mohamadreza Moini, a research team member. These mechanisms lead to damage delocalization in brittle 3D-printed architectured HCP, resulting in quasi-brittle behavior, enhanced fracture and damage tolerance, and unique load displacement response, all without sacrificing strength. The teams goal was to 3D-print elements made from cement-based materials that take advantage of unique structures found in arthropod shells to minimize the damage that can spread between printed layers of a material. The layered structures produced during layer-by-layer printing can result in weak interfaces between those layers, Moini said. In turn, these interfaces provide predefined paths for cracks to follow during the loading of the structure. Depending on the architecture and geometry of these interfaces, the growing crack eventually runs into an interface and initiates the growth of other cracks, thus spreading the distribution of damage and delaying damage localization, which ultimately leads to catastrophic failure of the material. The most promising architectures fabricated with cement-paste materials include honeycomb, compliant, and Bouligand (helicoidal) structures. Using a 3D-printer and cement-paste materials, HCP elements can be printed to include these fundamental structural patterns. Each architecture results in new behaviors in a 3D-printed element. For example, the Bouligand architecture takes advantage of weak interfaces to make a material more crack-resistant; whereas the compliant architecture makes cement-based elements act like a spring, even though they are made of brittle material. Micro-computed tomography examined the microstructure and the architectural patterns of the deposited materials to provide a deeper understanding of weak zones in the structure, such as pore regions found at the interfaces between the printed layers, which promote cracking. Although the team expected that 3D-printing of particular structures would result in performance characteristics that are unattainable in cast counterparts, We did not expect to see the observed level of increase in toughness of brittle, cement-based materials as a result of controlling their architecture, Moini said. For example, Bouligand architectures enhance inelastic deflection of the HCP elements by over 50 percent, when compared to traditionally cast elements from the same materials. Future Possibilities 3D printing can create architectures that allow brittle cement-based materials to achieve flaw-tolerant properties at larger structural scales or to bend without breaking. In the future, such architectures may be incorporated in structures undergoing vibrations to generate energy when coupled with a piezoelectric device. Helicoidal architectures can be incorporated in the design of structural elements, such as beams and columns of the building or concrete pavements and provide additional toughness and increased longevity. The team plans to explore other types of materials-processing techniques and architectures that may improve performance of cement-based materials at larger scale. Understanding materials properties in a fresh state in order to suitably control the shape-holding capacity of the printing materials is also something we will focus on in future, Moini said. Another area of future research is the combination of cementitious materials with other materials to improve mechanical properties and add functionality. Self-healing and thermal adaptation will be some of the future topics given current technology and research in the general area of multifunctional materials. Mark Crawford is an independent writer. For You: 4D Printing Advances Additive Manufacturing Unique Gas Turbine Engine Powers Quieter, More Reliable Drones The Upswing of Innovation 3D printing can create architectures that allow brittle cement-based materials to achieve flaw-tolerant properties at larger structural scales, or to bend without breaking. Mohamadreza Moini, Purdue University

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